Our People
Our People is a powerful celebration of community, culture, and the beauty found in everyday Black life. Through a mosaic of silhouetted figures framed within glowing windows, this captivating piece of Black Art tells a story of shared experiences, quiet routines, and meaningful connections. Each window offers a glimpse into a different moment, reminding us that while every life is unique, together our stories create something extraordinary.
Set against rich gradients of warm oranges, deep blues, vibrant purples, and soft greens, the artwork captures people reading, working, dancing, relaxing, creating, and spending time with loved ones. These ordinary moments become extraordinary through their collective presence, illustrating the richness, diversity, and humanity of Black communities. Our People honors the beauty of everyday life, where every window holds a story worth celebrating.
More than decorative wall art, this piece is a tribute to connection, resilience, and the shared experiences that unite us across generations and cultures. It celebrates families, neighbors, artists, dreamers, professionals, students, and creators, reminding us that every individual contributes to the strength and beauty of the community as a whole. The modern grid composition and striking color palette create a timeless work that is both visually captivating and deeply meaningful.
Perfect for living rooms, hallways, home offices, libraries, community centers, creative studios, cafés, apartments, reception areas, and contemporary interiors, Our People adds warmth, storytelling, and cultural significance to any space. Whether displayed above a sofa, desk, console table, or as the centerpiece of a curated gallery wall, it creates an inspiring focal point that invites reflection and conversation.
Created by SmardArt, Our People is ideal for collectors searching for Black Art, Art for Black People, Black wall art, African-inspired wall art, Black community artwork, modern Black artwork, Black family wall art, contemporary Black art, living room wall art, cultural wall décor, statement wall art, and Black lifestyle art. Designed to celebrate unity, diversity, and the richness of everyday Black experiences, this SmardArt piece transforms any wall into a timeless expression of community, identity, and the countless stories that bring people together.
NB: The colors in the prints may exhibit slight variations from the mockups on our product pages, but rest assured, it's a minor difference that shouldn't cause concern. The "Smard Art" watermark is not included in the final print.
Elevate your space with Black wall art that speaks to culture, confidence, and creativity. At Smard, we celebrate artistry made with melanin, bringing powerful and inspiring designs to life.
8x10"- Good For Table Top
18x24"- Ideal for Small Walls
24x36"- Great for Standard Size Rooms
30x40 - Great for Statement piece
36x48"- Simply Wow
PRINTS
This is the Print Only -frame not included.
- Satin/Matte photo paper (200gsm/ 8mil)
- Pigmented archival inks
- Shipped in thick cardboard tubes for protection
- Size 8x10" shipped in protective art sleeves in rigid mailers
- Sizes 18x24" and up rolled and shipped in thick rigid tubes
CANVAS
- 100% cotton canvas
- Natural white, 400gsm/24 mil, 1.25" depth matte
- Ready-to-hang, frame not required.
- Natural white, matte textured canvas material
- Hand-stretched canvas on a real wood frame
- Carefully wrapped and shipped in protective cardboard boxes
APPAREL
- Fits true to Size
Returns policy
If you’re looking to return or exchange your order, we're here to help! We offer returns or exchanges within 7 days of delivery. Once we receive the returned item, a refund will be processed to the original payment method.
1st cycle refresh orders under subscription are non-refundable.You will also only be able to cancel your subscription after the first refresh.
Please note that products are made-to-order and unique to each customer; this allows us to avoid overproduction. Therefore please allow some time for the re-processing of your replacement order.
Our team is always happy to help you! We're available for you via chat and/or email for any questions and feedback that you may have!
The chat can be found on the bottom left side on the website and is open every day from 9am-5pm EST (you can still enter your request in the chat box afterhours, and we will receive it by email and get back to you right away)
You can also send an email directly to smard@smard.art
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Prints vs Canvas
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Print Roll
Size 18x24" and up art prints are delicately rolled and shipped in a thick rigged tube to prevent any creases.
Canvas
Canvases are delicately wrapped in bubblewrap and shipped in boxes
FAQ
Something not quite clear ? These are some of our most frequently asked questions.
Where do you ship to ?
We ship worldwide.
All standard orders are shipped within 5-7 business days (NOTE: a business day does not include Saturdays, Sundays, statutory holidays, or any holidays observed in USA/Canada). Please keep this in mind when placing your order.
Once your order is ready, we will send you the tracking number by email or text and keep you posted on the shipment progress
Can I get my money back ?
If for any reason you are not satisfied with your order, please return it within 7 days and we will refund you the full amount.**Items must be returned in good condition. For wall art, no rips, folds or stains on the prints or canvas.
Apparel and accessories sales are final.
We provide a return label for orders within Canada. Orders from the USA will be returned at the customer's expense.For more details on our return policy, please read here
Can I cancel my order ?
You can request to cancel your order, but it must be done before your order is shipped. Please contact us at smard@smard.art for further assistance.
How long does before I get my order?
Our production team works efficiently to ship your order in up to 5 business days.
Shipping times may vary depending on your country.